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Apl Functional Symbol Upwards Vane Symbol

⍏ is an APL functional symbol known as the Upwards Vane (U+234F).

U+234F

⍏ is a technical Unicode character used as an APL functional symbol. It’s most relevant if you work with APL text, fonts, or source code. This page helps you copy it reliably across platforms.

Apl Functional Symbol Upwards Vane Symbol Meaning

⍏ is the Unicode character named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL UPWARDS VANE” (U+234F). As an APL functional symbol, it represents a specific operation or function in APL systems, depending on the interpreter and the surrounding syntax. In practice, people encounter ⍏ when viewing or sharing APL code, documenting APL behavior, or styling text that includes APL-specific glyphs. Because it’s a specialized technical character, it’s best used in contexts where APL semantics matter and where the target font or application supports U+234F.

Common uses

  • Copy/pasting APL code snippets that include the upwards vane functional symbol
  • Labeling UI elements, documentation, or help text for APL functions
  • Creating typography specimens or font previews that demonstrate APL glyph coverage
  • Writing technical posts or tutorials that quote APL syntax exactly
  • Embedding the symbol in developer documentation that references Unicode characters

Examples

⍏ APL Functional Symbol Upwards Vane

  • APL source: ⍏(arg) in function notation
  • “Use the upwards vane symbol ⍏ as shown in the APL example.”
  • Documentation: ⍏ is part of the functional symbol set.
  • Tutorial text: “Replace the placeholder with ⍏.”
  • Code comment: “⍏ denotes the upwards vane functional symbol.”

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+234F
HTML Entity⍏
HTML Code⍏
CSS\234F

FAQ

What does the Apl Functional Symbol Upwards Vane symbol mean?

⍏ is the Unicode character named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL UPWARDS VANE” (U+234F). As an APL functional symbol, it represents a specific operation or function in APL systems, depending on the interpreter and the surrounding syntax. In practice, people encounter ⍏ when viewing or sharing APL code, documenting APL behavior, or styling text that includes APL-specific glyphs. Because it’s a specialized technical character, it’s best used in contexts where APL semantics matter and where the target font or application supports U+234F.

What Unicode character is ⍏?

⍏ is the Unicode character named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL UPWARDS VANE” with code point U+234F.

How can I copy ⍏ using code escapes?

Common escapes include CSS \\234F, JavaScript \\u{234F}, and HTML ⍏ (decimal) or ⍏ (hex).

Is ⍏ the same as an arrow symbol?

No—although it visually resembles a vane/arrow-like glyph, its official purpose is as an APL functional symbol in Unicode, not a general arrow.

Will ⍏ display correctly everywhere?

It depends on font and application support for U+234F. If it doesn’t render, try a Unicode-capable font or verify font fallback.

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